Brevard Army Strong Center to host tobacco cessation course

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Published: Tuesday, April 9, 2013 at 8:45 p.m.

Last Modified: Tuesday, April 9, 2013 at 7:51 p.m.

ASHEVILLE - Rural Health nurses from the Charles George VA Medical Center in Asheville will teach a Freedom from Tobacco course from 10 a.m. to noon starting April 11 at the Brevard Army Strong Community Center, 152 E. French Broad St., Brevard.

The course consists of eight classes over a seven-week period. Nurses will lead participants through an American Lung Association-approved plan that has been shown to help smokers and other tobacco users kick the habit.

Veterans enrolled in VA Health Care can receive tobacco cessation medications, as appropriate. The class is also open to the community and participants do not have to be a veteran to attend.

Quitting smoking is the single-most effective thing you can do to improve your health. It is never too late to quit, and older smokers are more likely to be successful. Enrollment is limited. Call Donna at 828-298-7911, ext. 2970 to reserve a seat.

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